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Overview |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $236 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 813 students)
Georgia State vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 319.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at KWC than Georgia State University ($30,040.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than KWC ($17,589 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 23.6% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,175 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 73.3% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($20,036 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 8 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or KWC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between KWC and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $792 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,699)
- KWC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($236 vs. $245)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/